In general, a stomal output >2 l/day is likely to result in dehydration, and sodium and magnesium depletion. Knowledge of the remaining small-bowel length can be used to predict the clinical outcome.

A thorough nutrition assessment of a child with liver disease is essential. [11] This includes the collection of anthropometric and biochemical data, as well as a clinical, social, and dietary ...

These guidelines aim to help clinicians manage patients who have had an intestinal resection that leaves a short length (about 2 m or less) of small bowel remaining. The preliminary guidelines were ...